The dust jacket for the 12th volume of Tensei Shitara Ken Deshita 's ( Reincarnated as a Sword light novel revealed that the franchise will be getting an anime
The light novel recently reached over 1.8 million copies in circulation .
Synopsis
Hunted, enslaved, and killed—such is the terrible fate that befalls the members of the Black Cats tribe. Twelve-year-old Fran, a girl from the persecuted race, yearns for revenge for the atrocities committed against her people. She dreams of a better future, for which she will not hesitate to dirty her hands. An encounter with a talking sword, a reincarnated man seeking a beautiful wielder, proves to be the turning point that will change her destiny.
With the help of her new comrade, young Fran plans to restore her kin's pride and honor, defeating all her enemies along the way. With unwavering resolve, she embarks on a journey with her miraculous sword.
Author Yuu Tanaka Shousetsuka ni Narou novel in October 2015, and Gentosha began publishing the illustrated series in April 2017.
Source: ANN
